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Columbia
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
Good morning, Columbia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Thornbrook Subdivision paid tribute to 63-year-old Marcia Lyon (a longtime mail carrier) by hanging purple ribbons on mailboxes. Neighbors raised nearly $7,000 to help with funeral expenses after she died on Jan. 27 at the Perkins Home Residential Care Center. KRCG
- ➤ Lindsay Lopez now takes on a new role at Feeding Missouri and will continue her work with the Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri to fight hunger. Her appointment strengthens local efforts to ensure food security. Columbia Missourian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Farmers are testing GPS-enabled collars managed via a mobile app as part of a Mizzou project aiming to ease livestock tracking and improve rotational grazing. Funded by a $900,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the system lets producers check herd locations instantly — easing daily chores. Columbia Daily Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Columbia School Board approved an updated weapons policy Monday, Feb. 9 that clarifies the list of prohibited items and strict consequences for students bringing any weapon to school (including pepper spray, stun guns, and modified toy guns) as required by state law. KOMU 8
- ➤ The Missouri House approved a bill on Monday to require public schools to screen all students for gifted education by third grade. The measure, which could identify around 20,000 students + give schools flexibility, now heads to the Senate as funding adjustments are considered. KRCG
- ➤ Eight Boone County students were named winners of the 2026 Earth Day Art Contest, with two winners in each age group from kindergarten through 12th grade; the contest, a collaboration between Columbia, Boone County, and the University of Missouri (promoting environmental education), awarded prizes via mail or schools. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ Missouri’s plan to include a grade-level equivalency score on state tests may be delayed as Gov. Mike Kehoe’s budget cuts omit the ($1 million) needed for the measure. Lawmakers may restore funding later if state law requires it. Columbia Daily Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 a.m., parts of downtown will close for a week as Gerlach Construction replaces a roof at Brookside Downtown (219 S. Ninth St.) for equipment staging. City officials say roads and sidewalks should reopen by 5 p.m. Feb. 18, weather permitting. Columbia Daily Tribune
- ➤ Starting Monday, Feb. 23, the Tanner Bridge Road bridge over the Moreau River between Friendship Road and Route B will close for realignment as Cole County Public Works awarded a $2.1M contract to Don Schnieders Excavating — work is set to finish by November. ABC 17
- ➤ Columbia’s Office of Violence Prevention is partnering with the police and NICJR on a 24-month project to analyze gun violence data — the analysis will take four to six months, with meetings set for Wednesday and March 5 to kick off data collection. KOMU 8
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that a bridge on I-70 in Montgomery County will be replaced with a wider structure and a new interchange layout on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Traffic will be impacted with detours and lane reductions starting at 8 a.m. Feb. 23. ABC 17
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ From now until February 13, Twain hosts its limited-time Love Pub with a themed makeover featuring pink and red balloons (purple lights and heart-shaped decor add to the flair). Guests can try signature drinks like Cupid’s Coffee, Tainted Love and Sweetheart Sour at this pop-up ideal for date nights and friendly gatherings. Inside Columbia
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Intro to Woodworking Class
5-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Learn woodworking basics and create your own small project.
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Intro to Vinyl Cutting Class
6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Materials included — Discover the art of vinyl cutting with hands-on projects and essential machine safety tips.
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University of Missouri Hockey Game
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — Check the schedule — Catch the University of Missouri team in action against rival universities in a thrilling hockey matchup.
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University of Missouri Hockey Game Against Nebraska
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — Tickets available — Catch the exciting hockey action as the University of Missouri takes on University of Nebraska.
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GA20 Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Rose Music Hall — Tickets from $34 — GA20 brings an unforgettable music experience to Columbia.
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Callaway Cares Bingo
5:30-7 p.m. — Holts Summit Lions Club — Early bird games $1, regular games $4 — Test your luck and enjoy an evening of bingo fun.
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Family Story Time
9:30-10:00 a.m. — Southern Boone County Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy rhymes and stories in a fun family setting for kids aged 3 to 5.
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Auburn Tigers vs. Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling showdown between the Auburn and Missouri women's basketball teams.
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Creed Fisher Live Concert
8-9 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rebellious spirit of country music's antihero with Creed Fisher's latest hits.
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Intro to Woodworking Class
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn woodworking skills and safety while creating a small project.
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